NEW YORK, May 24. According to The New York Times, citing US officials, the key obstacle – the issue of highly enriched uranium – remains unresolved. US President Donald Trump has previously mentioned the possibility of reaching an agreement, but the details regarding the fate of Iran's uranium reserves remain unclear.

 According to the publication, one of the cornerstones of the proposed agreement is Tehran's alleged willingness to dispose of its accumulated high-enriched uranium reserves. This measure is certainly critical for international mediators seeking to guarantee the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program. However, as the publication emphasizes, the draft agreement itself "did not address the question" of how this disposal should occur.

 The degree of uranium enrichment is a crucial factor in its potential applications. Highly enriched uranium can be used both in nuclear reactors for energy production and in nuclear weapons. Therefore, the international community is closely monitoring how Iran plans to dispose of its reserves, seeking to exclude any possibility of their redirection to military purposes.

The New York Times notes that the details of this complex issue are likely to be put on the agenda of the next round of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program. Questions remain about the storage location, transportation methods, and the level of uranium enrichment that will be eliminated. The lack of clear agreements on this point can become a serious setback on the way to a final settlement and undermine confidence in any future deals.

 Thus, despite the encouraging statements about the possibility of reaching an agreement, the fundamental issues related to Tehran's nuclear arsenal require careful consideration. The success of future negotiations will depend on how constructively and transparently the issues related to highly enriched uranium are addressed.